Favorite dumb law?

AmyLeeFan · 12-03-2004, 12:41 AM

Here is my favorite dumb laws:

Pennsylvania:
In Morrisville, women need a permit to wear cosmetics.
Rhode Island:
In Providence, it is illegal to sell toothpaste and a toothbrush to the same customer on a Sunday. It is illegal to throw pickle juice on a trolley.
South Carolina:
No horses are allowed into Fountain Inn unless they are wearing pants.
South Dakota:
It is illegal to lie down and fall asleep in a cheese factory.
Tennessee:
It is illegal to use a lasso to catch a fish.
Utah:
Birds have the right of way on all highways.
Vermont:
It is illegal to whistle underwater.
Virginia:
In Richmond, it is illegal to flip a coin in any eating establishment to determine who buys a cup of coffee.
Washington:
It is illegal to pretend that one's parents are rich.
Alabama:
It is illegal to play Dominos on Sunday.
It is illegal to wear a fake moustache that causes laughter in church. Putting salt on a railroad track may be punishable by death.
Alaska:
In Fairbanks, it is illegal to feed alcoholic beverages to a moose.
While it is legal to shoot bears, waking sleeping bears for the purpose of taking a photograph is prohibited.
Arizona:
In Glendale, it is illegal to drive a car in reverse.
In Nogales, it is illegal to wear suspenders.
California:
It is a misdemeanor to shoot at any kind of game from a moving vehicle, unless the target is a whale.
It is illegal to set a mousetrap without a hunting license.
In Long Beach, it is illegal to curse on a mini-golf course.
It is illegal to cry on the witness stand in Los Angeles courts.
A Glendale ordinance permits horror films to be shown only on Mondays, Tuesdays, or Wednesdays.
Colorado:
In Pueblo, it is illegal to let a dandelion grow within city limits.
Connecticut:
In Hartford, it is illegal to educate a dog.
It is illegal to dispose of used razor blades.
In New Britain, the speed limit for fire trucks is 25 m.p.h., even when going to a fire.
In Hartford, it is illegal for a man to kiss his wife on Sunday.
In Hartford, you aren't allowed to cross a street while walking on your hands.
Delaware:
It is illegal to fly over any body of water, unless one is carrying sufficient supplies of food and drink.
Florida:
Unmarried women who parachute on Sundays may be jailed.
In Sarasota, it is illegal to sing while wearing a bathing suit.
Georgia:
All males in the state between the ages of 16 and 50 are required to work on public roads.
In Quitman, it is illegal for a chicken to cross a road.

ForgottenHero · 12-05-2004, 12:06 AM

The dumb laws of California(where I live):

It is a misdemeanor to shoot at any kind of game from a moving vehicle, unless the target is a whale.

Detonating a nuclear device within the city limits results in a $500 fine.

Elementary schools may not host poker tournaments.

Toads may not be licked.

It is illegal to set metal balloons afloat in the air.

All persons wishing to keep a rhinoceros as a pet must obtain a $100 license first.

HAHAHA! IDIOTS!! HAHA

franscar · 12-05-2004, 10:14 AM

A few from England, which I believe are all still legal:

Any Welshman found inside the walls of Chester after nightfall can be shot with a bow and arrow.

It is illegal to impersonate a Chelsea pensioner

It is illegal to drive with a goose in the front seat of any vehicle.

Oi_To_The_World · 12-05-2004, 11:27 AM

my opinion, dumbest law: marijuana is illegal.

rise_above · 12-06-2004, 12:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Oi_To_The_World

my opinion, dumbest law: marijuana is illegal.

yea. that is dumb. if that is illegal than shouldn't regular cigarretes be illegal 2? i mean ci kills you but weed just make you stupid.

rise_above · 12-06-2004, 12:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Xarius

Alabama
Putting salt on a railroad track may be punishable by death.

wtf

Oi_To_The_World · 12-06-2004, 05:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rise_above

yea. that is dumb. if that is illegal than shouldn't regular cigarretes be illegal 2? i mean ci kills you but weed just make you stupid.

what about alcohol as well? how many marijuana-related car accidents and crimes do you see?

rise_above · 12-07-2004, 10:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Oi_To_The_World

what about alcohol as well?

thats already been tried

Sweet Jane · 12-13-2004, 06:56 PM

If someone comes to your house, at any time of day or night, and asks to come in and use the toilet it is illegal to refuse them.

gdroxandunoit · 12-13-2004, 09:37 PM

Ohio:

It is illegal to fish for whales on Sunday.

It is illegal to get a fish drunk.

Kentucky:

It is illegal to fish with a bow and arrow in Kentucky.

Fort Thomas (Kentucky) Laws:

Dogs may not molest cars.

12-03-2004, 12:41 AM	#11 (permalink)
AmyLeeFan Changed Username Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 147	Here is my favorite dumb laws: Pennsylvania: In Morrisville, women need a permit to wear cosmetics. Rhode Island: In Providence, it is illegal to sell toothpaste and a toothbrush to the same customer on a Sunday. It is illegal to throw pickle juice on a trolley. South Carolina: No horses are allowed into Fountain Inn unless they are wearing pants. South Dakota: It is illegal to lie down and fall asleep in a cheese factory. Tennessee: It is illegal to use a lasso to catch a fish. Utah: Birds have the right of way on all highways. Vermont: It is illegal to whistle underwater. Virginia: In Richmond, it is illegal to flip a coin in any eating establishment to determine who buys a cup of coffee. Washington: It is illegal to pretend that one's parents are rich. Alabama: It is illegal to play Dominos on Sunday. It is illegal to wear a fake moustache that causes laughter in church. Putting salt on a railroad track may be punishable by death. Alaska: In Fairbanks, it is illegal to feed alcoholic beverages to a moose. While it is legal to shoot bears, waking sleeping bears for the purpose of taking a photograph is prohibited. Arizona: In Glendale, it is illegal to drive a car in reverse. In Nogales, it is illegal to wear suspenders. California: It is a misdemeanor to shoot at any kind of game from a moving vehicle, unless the target is a whale. It is illegal to set a mousetrap without a hunting license. In Long Beach, it is illegal to curse on a mini-golf course. It is illegal to cry on the witness stand in Los Angeles courts. A Glendale ordinance permits horror films to be shown only on Mondays, Tuesdays, or Wednesdays. Colorado: In Pueblo, it is illegal to let a dandelion grow within city limits. Connecticut: In Hartford, it is illegal to educate a dog. It is illegal to dispose of used razor blades. In New Britain, the speed limit for fire trucks is 25 m.p.h., even when going to a fire. In Hartford, it is illegal for a man to kiss his wife on Sunday. In Hartford, you aren't allowed to cross a street while walking on your hands. Delaware: It is illegal to fly over any body of water, unless one is carrying sufficient supplies of food and drink. Florida: Unmarried women who parachute on Sundays may be jailed. In Sarasota, it is illegal to sing while wearing a bathing suit. Georgia: All males in the state between the ages of 16 and 50 are required to work on public roads. In Quitman, it is illegal for a chicken to cross a road. __________________ AmyLeeFan has changed her username to Ensemble.

12-05-2004, 12:06 AM	#12 (permalink)
ForgottenHero I'd make you fall for me Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Californication Posts: 83	The dumb laws of California(where I live): It is a misdemeanor to shoot at any kind of game from a moving vehicle, unless the target is a whale. Detonating a nuclear device within the city limits results in a $500 fine. Elementary schools may not host poker tournaments. Toads may not be licked. It is illegal to set metal balloons afloat in the air. All persons wishing to keep a rhinoceros as a pet must obtain a $100 license first. HAHAHA! IDIOTS!! HAHA __________________ I'LL ONLY DANCE WITH A DIVA! ~And you hold me... like you'll never let me go~ I may be forgotten, but I'm still a Hero -Jesse<(".<)

12-05-2004, 11:27 AM	#14 (permalink)
Oi_To_The_World Unpatriot Act Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: planet of the rapes Posts: 389	my opinion, dumbest law: marijuana is illegal. __________________ what is the mind? no matter. what is matter? never mind.

12-13-2004, 09:37 PM	#20 (permalink)
gdroxandunoit Music Addict Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Florida Posts: 54	Ohio: It is illegal to fish for whales on Sunday. It is illegal to get a fish drunk. Kentucky: It is illegal to fish with a bow and arrow in Kentucky. Fort Thomas (Kentucky) Laws: Dogs may not molest cars. __________________ Leaving flowers on your grave, show that I still care. Black roses and Hail Mary's, can't bring back, what's taken from me.

12-05-2004, 10:14 AM	#13 (permalink)
franscar Honky Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Birmingham Posts: 665	A few from England, which I believe are all still legal: Any Welshman found inside the walls of Chester after nightfall can be shot with a bow and arrow. It is illegal to impersonate a Chelsea pensioner It is illegal to drive with a goose in the front seat of any vehicle.

12-13-2004, 06:56 PM	#19 (permalink)
Sweet Jane Music Addict Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 547	If someone comes to your house, at any time of day or night, and asks to come in and use the toilet it is illegal to refuse them.